Posts in Category ‘Inspiration’

This week we have Marina Kessler — silver- and gold-smith extraordinaire — with us to share her thoughts on creativity and self-employment. Marina’s path has wound back and forth across the country. This movement in her life and her zest for adventure is, I think, a …

Originally from Connecticut, Sarah followed a trail of outdoor jobs to finally wind up in central Montana. Sarah’s company, Red Ants Pants, was built to fill a need : Before mainstream companies realized women need long-lasting work pants too, Sarah filled the void :: with a …

March is Women’s History Month and in honor of the women who got us where we are today, I am spending the month celebrating some incredible, creative, entrepreneurial women from Montana that I am lucky to consider my friends. Each Thursday this month (because it’s my …

Briefly, between getting my undergraduate degree and starting my graduate work, I had a “real” job. A job with benefits, an ample paycheck and little flexibility. Each month I gave myself an art budget and chose a small piece of artwork from an Etsy artist, limiting …

I love seeing how some people, like Richard Pearse, are able to find beauty and inspiration in materials that others would just consider junk. I hope you had a lovely holiday season and are refreshed and ready to take on the year. Happy first Monday of …